Joy and Journey

JoyAndJourney August 3, 2017 South America

Colca Canyon Tour: Alpacas & Altitude Sickness

I was psyched to visit small villages, to experience the majesty of the world’s second deepest canyon, and most importantly for me: to hopefully see some Andean condors!

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Steph July 27, 2017 Peru

Traveling to Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca

Very important side note: Every time I type Taquile Island, it autocorrects to Tequila Island. Who cares if it’s only Wednesday, it’s been a rough few days and the autocorrect powers-that-be are sending me a sign, so I’m seriously debating pulling out some Jose and downing a few shots.

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Steph July 20, 2017 Peru

Exploring Lake Titicaca and the Floating Islands Controversy

Do the indigenous Uros people actually live on the floating islands or not?

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Steph July 17, 2017 Belize San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize

Snorkeling the MesoAmerican Reef

Snorkel the MesoAmerican Reef to see sharks, rays, turtles, eels, and colorful coral.

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Steph July 13, 2017 Peru

Peru Hopping from Lima to Cusco

I managed to make the most of my two weeks in Peru by using the Peru Hop bus from Lima to Cusco with the “Full South” hop-on hop-off experience.

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Steph July 11, 2017 Peru

Where to Stay in Arequipa, Peru: Casa de Avila

My time in Arequipa was fraught with bad choices, aside from one decision: to stay at Casa de Avila Arequipa. Bang for my buck and cozy as anything!

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Steph July 10, 2017 Ecuador

An Open Letter to Amy Schumer on Snatched

Don’t see Snatched – it’s nothing but untrue stereotypes and typical American fear mongering. Amy Schumer should be ashamed of herself.

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Steph July 6, 2017 Belize

Parasailing with a Fear of Heights

In Belize, yet another opportunity to challenge my fears appeared, specifically my fear of heights: parasailing.

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Steph July 3, 2017 Travel Advice

The Expat Life: Pros & Cons of Expat Living

What is the expat life REALLY like?

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Steph June 29, 2017 Belize

The BEST Snorkeling in Belize

My bar for snorkeling was set pretty damn high after my experience in the Galapagos. But snorkeling in Belize blew every other snorkel site out of the water.

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